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Vasotec vs. Lotensin

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Key takeaways

Enalapril (Vasotec) and Benazepril (Lotensin) are both ACE inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure. Enalapril is also approved for heart failure, while Benazepril is not. Enalapril can be given to children as young as 1 month old, whereas Benazepril is only for children 6 years and older. Both medications can cause a dry cough and should not be taken during pregnancy. Enalapril is available in a liquid form, which can be helpful if you have trouble swallowing pills, while Benazepril is not available in a liquid form. Common side effects for Enalapril include tiredness and dizziness, while Benazepril commonly causes headaches and dizziness. Both medications can cause serious side effects like angioedema and high potassium levels.

Enalapril

(Vasotec)

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Summary for Vasotec

Prescription only

Enalapril (Vasotec) is a first-choice medication used for treating high blood pressure. It's also approved for heart failure. Enalapril (Vasotec) belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It's taken by mouth, once or twice daily. Enalapril (Vasotec) doesn't cause many side effects, but some include tiredness, dizziness, and cough.

Indications for Vasotec

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart failure

Pros and Cons for Vasotec

Pros

  • A first-choice blood pressure lowering medication for many people
  • Taken by mouth
  • Can be taken by children as young as 1 month old (high blood pressure only)
  • Available as a liquid for people who have trouble swallowing pills

Cons

Common Side Effects for Vasotec

  • Feeling tired (3%)

Warnings for Vasotec

  • Not for use during pregnancy
  • Angioedema (swelling)
  • Low blood pressure
  • Worsening kidney problems
  • Heart problems due to high potassium
  • Liver problems

Summary for Lotensin

Prescription only

Benazepril, also known as the brand name Lotensin, is used to lower blood pressure in people 6 years and older. It's a type of blood pressure medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. Benazepril (Lotensin) comes as tablets. You take your dosage by mouth either once or twice daily. Common side effects include headache, cough, and dizziness.

Indications for Lotensin

Pros and Cons for Lotensin

Pros

Cons

Common Side Effects for Lotensin

  • Headache (6%)
  • Dizziness (4%)
  • Drowsiness (2%)

Warnings for Lotensin

  • Harm to an unborn baby
  • Angioedema (swelling)
  • Worsening kidney problems
  • Low blood pressure
  • High potassium levels
  • Liver problems

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Enalapril60 tablets / 20mg
$17.20$53.10
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Benazepril30 tablets / 40mg
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